By Scott Metz
Chisholm High School senior Aiden Burd is a multisport athlete, playing basketball, as well as running cross country and track for the Chisholm Longhorns. For basketball, Aiden plays both shooting guard as well as point guard. Aiden has been involved in sports many years, running cross country and track for 8 years, and a basketball player for about 5 years.
Most students have a teacher that has made a big impact upon their life. Aiden accounts, “A teacher that has had the biggest impact on my life would be Mrs. Weber, my junior English teacher. At the beginning of the year, I made a few mistakes, but she always helped keep me on track and motivate me to be the best I can.”
For Aiden, family, and a professional athlete have been his biggest role models. Aiden proclaimed, “My biggest influences and role models are Kobe Bryant and my father. Growing up, my dad always loved Kobe and now I have begun to understand the mamba mentality.”
In regards to what it has taken to become successful in sports, Aiden stated, “It has taken years of hard work and perseverance to get to where I am. I spend hours a day perfecting my craft and trying to improve every day.”
In high school sports, many memories are made. For Aiden, one recent memory stands out the most. Aiden reminisced, “The highlight moment of my basketball career was winning districts at home last year. Our community surrounding us is one of the main reasons we have become successful.”
Besides Longhorn athletics, Aiden participates in other activities. “I am involved in The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, and National Honors Society.”
Aiden takes both sports and his studies seriously. Aiden humbly stated, “I am currently sitting with a 4.28 Grade Point Average, I am on track to graduate with honors, and become a valedictorian.”
After graduating from Chisholm High School, Aiden plans on pursuing higher education. “After graduating High School, I am planning to attend Oklahoma University. I have not thought about what career path I exactly want to follow, but I have many ideas. Sports are still on the board. So, if things line up, I could be playing college sports.”
